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Backbone PLM builds an infrastructure for the design and product development process. Backbone's lead investor on their pre-seed round was Ken Seiff of Beanstalk Ventures, whose understanding of the retail industry helped them create a roadmap for the company. Matthew Klein focused his energies on building relationships with the connections of his connections. He says he has a unique persistence in chasing investors in the retail area with unique persistence. Backbone.com founder Andrew Klein is now a partner with Foundersuite.com, which makes software for raising venture capital and managing investors.